2007 Dodge Nitro: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Dec 27, 2019 · Transmission · 139,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle made a stuttering noise, shook, and hesitated to accelerate. The contact called rochester hills chrysler jeep dodge ram (located at 1301 s rochester rd, rochester hills, mi 48307, 248‑652‑9650) and was informed that there was no recall; however, there was technical service bulletin number: 10034229 (power train) that required a software update. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

Filed May 16, 2019 · Airbags, Body · 180,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated extremely hard while attempting to drive out of a parking space. The vehicle was pushed out of the space by bystanders. The contact had the vehicle towed to san antonio dodge chrysler (11910 I-35 frontage rd, san antonio, tx 78233, (210) 239-1808), but they did not assist. The contact stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v121000 (power train, air bags, structure); however, the dealer stated that the vehicle had no recalls. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · MD

Truck hesitating to start on & off - consulted with chrysler jeep mechanic who I showed him a video of what I captured when my truck wouldn't start right away, advised me that it didn't sound or look like the ignition, that it possibly was the "external fuel pump relay and harness". Truck was left at dealer for several days to allow them time to properly diagnose what may have been going on. Because of the quoted price [$435], I suggested to her that I would have my personal mechanic repair it and would like to purchase the actual harness kit which only cost $32.92. Part could not be purchased because it was flagged as an "recall". Natasha checked w/mike to confirm this info, drop off date was set - asked her - there will be no charge, correct, since this is an recall part? She said no, there wouldn't, that's correct. Service tech kenney handed me a invoice for $415 stating there was a charge - which I totally disagreed. Once natasha arrived, we discussed this matter in total disagreement since I was under the understanding this was a "recall" part and wasn't expecting to pay as previously discussed. Later that day before returning to pick my truck up, I contacted the dodge headquarters & spoke with caitlin. She stated because my truck didn't have any recalls on it, this part did not qualify & if it did, I would've been contacted. I told her I totally disagreed since I only found out during our discussion there was a recall on my truck for the gas tank - and I still have not been contact by mail or phone for that issue. Chrysler dealer services dodge & jeep vehicles & this is the only place I can get this part which has been considered a faulty/defective recall part and because I don't own a chrysler, my truck doesn't qualify, but I'm forced to pay for a recalled part?

Filed Oct 2, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 113,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly began to jerk and hesitate and the check engine light illuminated. While depressing the brake pedal to stop, the vehicle would not immediately stop and the braking distance was extended. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2011 · Electrical, Visibility · 84,188 miles · TN

Without warning or vehicle hesitation, the motor stalled and I lost all power steering and brakes. Fortunately I was in a residential area and I pulled into a driveway and attempted to re-start my vehicle without success. Vehicle was towed to the local dodge dealer where they determined the tipm (totally integrated power module) had failed and would have to be replaced at a cost of approximately $625.00 +$85.00 to the towing company. I have also had issues with the wiper relays twice (which are part of safety recall j28) once before the recall under warranty and now had it replaced with the tipm. Since the wiper relay is part of the tipm, I wonder if the complete failure of the tipm is related or maybe faulty tipm;s are causing the wiper relay problem.

Filed Mar 6, 2010 · Electrical · 27,629 miles · SC

My 2007 dodge nitro has been having stalling issues the last two weeks. When I press the accelerator, it hesitates and almost cuts off. There is no pattern as to when it happens; it is inconsistent. Yesterday, after I picked up carpool at my son's elementary school, I made a right turn, and the car completely cut off when I hit the accelerator. I had to coast to a stop (I had no power steering or power brakes) and restart the car. Fortunately, I was not making a right turn onto a busy road or into an intersection as there would have been nothing I could have done to prevent an accident with 2 second graders in the back seat. It will be heading to the dealership to be checked out.

Filed Oct 23, 2007 · Transmission · UT

2007 dodge nitro with transmission problems. Consumer states the vehicle surges and hesitates when traveling between 35 and 45 MPH. Mechanic told them the surging was normal. *kb the dealer performed a computer flash update, however the problem continued. The torque converter was replaced, but the problem became worse.